Funding roundup for charities

The Smiles Fund by Walkers and Comic Relief

Who can apply? Registered UK charities with an annual income of £250,000 – £1 million
How much? £100,000 – £300,000
Deadline date? 11 am (UK time) on Wednesday 15th September 2021

The fund is for organisations who use comedy and the arts to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people over the age of 18. It will support community-based approaches that want to start conversations and build relationships by using the arts.

Apply here.

Digital Leaders 100

Who can apply? Grassroots
How much? £5,000
Deadline date? Friday 10th September 2021

This fund is in honour of Craig Macdonald, who was a Digital and Technology Officer, who was dedicated to public service.

The winner will be a grassroots organisation that works with the local community to close the digital divide.

Apply here.

Young Women and Mental Health PLUS Fund

Who can apply? Charities in Greater Manchester and Northern Ireland with an annual income of between £100,000 and £500,000
How much? £60,000 to £90,000 across three years
Deadline date? Monday 20th September 2021

This grant is for charities in Greater Manchester or Northern Ireland who aim to improve the lives of women aged between 18-25. It will support young women to get high quality, age and gender informed mental health services.

Apply here.

Memorial Fund

Who can apply? Young adults
How much? £5,000 per year
Deadline date? See further information below

This fund, by the Healthcare Worker’s Foundation, is to support young adults who have lost a parent to COVID-19 having worked on the frontline.

Email contactingfamilies@healthcareworkersfoundation.org for further information on eligibility requirements.